Spring Season 2012...Game 1, Big Red

Reganne's First Game of Spring started at 2:00. We had enough for a quick lunch at McDonalds, a trip home to pick up Reganne's equipment that she forgot, and finally a stop at Payless Shoes for new Sunday Sandels. We still made it in plenty of time for the game. This week they played "Big Red" this was the toughest team in fall to play. The girls were taller, quicker, and played like pros.

The game started off much the same, but much to our amazement the Pink Pirates matched them play for play and goal for goal.

Score!!! Reganne had the throw in and made it in the goal!! Can you do that? I am not sure but we all thought it was pretty cool.

Off and running again

Defense

Game Over and a Quick Cheer!!!

Are those smiles? Yes, they had alot of fun.

Practice does pay off.

Little Valley Choir Performance...

With James O'Neil Miner "A Valentines Celebration of Love Songs Concert" This year our school choir was asked back to perform with Mr. Miner as his annual concert in St George. The kids had been practicing really hard on two new songs along with perfecting the ones they already now.

This year Rylee had one request that Reganne & Ryder stay home with a babysitter. Last year was crazy running in and out. Maybe this could be classified as a date night. The choir opened with "The Star Spangled Banner" sorry I am biased but they sounded better than Kellie Clarkson last week for the Super Bowl.

Getting their wiggles out.

Rylee & Brianne

Everyone get ready, get set, SING!!!

WOW!!! Did they sing.

As they started singing Do Re Mi the audience rippled with various comments of how well they followed each other and the director. Another comment was how good they were for being kids. They sang an additional 3 songs and blew our socks off with the range she has taught them.

They are the largest elementary school choir in the district and the songs she picks are ones that are really complicated. The kids make them sound so easy.

The kids were pretty bored with the piano music but they sat through the concert with alot more patience than last year.

Next performance will be at Tuacahn in April. I can't wait to find out what Mrs. Kohler has planned.

Saturday Activity: Star Nursery

It's the middle of January and we have had high's in the 60's each day. So much for winter and the weathermen keep predicting cooler weather and rain. Each time it fizzles out. Yesterday morning we awoke to rain and wind. So much for doing anything outside. We almost decided against visiting Star Nursery for their kids club activity. We were ready in time so off we went.

Decorate your pot

Put dirt inside

You must have glitter! Glitter a mom's nightmare!

We planted spring flowers and enjoyed seeing upstairs of the Cotton Mill Museaum. We went back outside and were greeted by more rain and wind. It continued all day and really blew maybe winter is here?

Demo Started...

Dave always loves to have a project and loves to change things around. Most of all I think he loves the demo. This time the project is a remodel of my storage room and theater room. We need more room for food storage since I am always seem to find a deal through couponing that I need more shelves. We also somehow accumulate more Halloween & Christmas Decorations with not enough room to put them all together.

The plan is to cut the toy room in half and expand the storage room with a lot more shelves. Then remodel the theater room with a mini kitchen to enjoy snacks without having to run up and down the stairs during a movie.

First phase...The DEMO is done. Dave & Ryder had a lot of fun tearing the walls out. The girls didn't have as much since they had to help haul out the sheet rock to the trailer. I reminded Dave to please hide the hammers to Ryder doesn't try demo on his own.

More photos to follow when the next phase begins.

Decades of Dixie Heritage Festival

Monday was another celebration for our cities birthday. It was the Heritage Festival at the Dixie Center. The main ballroom was setup like downtown with street signs, building fronts old and existing locations. There were so many old pictures and displays to look at you weren't sure where to start. How about down Main Street. We looked at old cars, old books, and played at the new Children's Museum.

Rylee & The Commander of Southern Utah American Legion

St George Temple
The kids loved the replica of the temple and old pictures.

Let's dance... Listened to St George Native Eric Dodge.

Reganne had to try out the drums backstage.

Birthday Cake... Looked to good to eat.

Reganne & Commander of Southern Utah American Legion

Ryder wanted to visit the men in hats. So we stopped by their booth and the men all were eager to visit with the kids. They let them wear hats for WWII. They were had serviced in Vietnam & Korea.

It was a fun family night and I loved that the people there were eager to talk to the kids and explain their displays. What a great way to learn about our heritage and make history fun.

Happy Birthday St George 150 Years

It is the 150th Birthday for St George and the city is having a celebration. They decided this year to not celebrate the New Year but wait a couple of weeks and really celebrate the birthday. They have had concerts, art shows, and activities for the kids. This is all for 10 days and everyday is something new for you to do and enjoy. Saturday was the Children's Museum activities for the kids. They could make Pinecone Mice, Clothes Pin Dolls, Scrapbooks, Bean Bags. The kids were excited to get in and start. Each made three projects in the hour and half we were there. They were also raising money for their new museum. One problem someone forgot to tell the volunteers that they need patience and a smile when dealing with lots of children. One city council woman told me that I should help with one project Rylee was needing assistance with. I was busy helping Reganne & Ryder with another one. She huffed off and busied herself with something else. I wanted to remind her she is up for re-election this year. But I kept my mouth shut.

Ryder & Reganne making Pinecone Mice.

These two ladies were awesome, positive, and eager to help each child have a fun time.

Reganne enjoying her rootbeer float

Ryder working on his book.

Rylee and her ice cream minus the rootbeer.

After the projects we were off to the Ice Cream Social with the city council. The mayor was greeting everyone as they walked in. One man overheard that he was the mayor and turned shocked and turned back to the mayor telling him that he thought he was just a nice friendly man. The mayor replied I am that too.

We also saw our Congressman Orrin Hatch shaking hands with people. A good time to drum up votes. He looks the same as he did when I first met him when I was in jr high about 30 years ago.

Reganne & Ryder playing with the sculptures on the river walk.

We are tired and ready to go home.

We had lunch of ice cream, rootbeer, and cookies. What a horrible mother I am, but we had fun.

There are alot more activities this week let's hope we can find time for them all.

Friday Family Fun Night

We needed to change up our Friday nights this year. We have movie night, swim night, and just plain do nothing night. A new year means new ideas or at least that is what I believe. So instead of just one activity each Friday the kids get to pick what we are going to do. This week was Just Dance 3 Wii Night. The only rule is everyone must participate even though we only have 3 remotes the other two danced along.

Reganne dancing along and Rylee cheering her on.

Dad & Reganne's turn and the rest of us were pooped.

Shake it!!!

We had a great time and worked up a sweat. I remembered how much I loved to dance and it is my favorite type of exercise that doesn't feel like work.

What will next week bring???

Happy New Year!!!

It's hard to believe that Christmas is over and the new year has started. We had a good year full of activities, good health, and great family. With New Years on Sunday came our meetings changing to 11:00 . The kids were eager to finally sleep in on Sunday and not have to rush out the door. Not one of us made it to midnight, but were all tucked in our beds by 11:00. Dave has a cold/allergies which makes him really tired so no parties for us.

A new year at church means new classes & teachers. Rylee is lucky or unlucky she is in our class. Reganne started Senior Primary. Ryder moved up to CTR 5. They all seem to like their teachers and to see what friends are in their classes.


Dave tested our new camera on the tripod. Ryder's was the first picture, Rylee was next, and Reganne was last. Then came the moment for the family with the timer. Not half bad for a first try.

We wish everyone a Happy New Year!!!